VP, Corporate Affairs & Reputation Strategy

ZN001 Zeno US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Mental health support

Job summary

Zeno Group is a leading independent global communications agency specializing in strategic corporate affairs and reputation management. This VP, Corporate Affairs role guides integrated programs across reputation, executive visibility, and stakeholder engagement for major brands and organizations.

You will shape narratives, lead media outreach, and leverage digital channels and AI-driven insights to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate affairs or public relations experience in an agency or fast-paced environment.
• Proven success developing programs that drive business, stakeholder and reputational outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the modern media landscape including business media, trade publications and digital channels.
• Excellent writing, editing, messaging, storytelling and executive communications.
• Familiarity with AI and emerging technologies in communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated communications strategies linking business priorities to reputation and engagement.
• Enhance executive visibility through compelling narratives and thought leadership platforms.
• Lead national media relations across business, trade, industry and emerging outlets.
• Apply digital communications and corporate social media to improve program effectiveness.
• Serve as trusted advisor to clients and agency partners while mentoring teams.
• Support business development and grow client relationships.

Skills

Executive visibility

Strategic storytelling

Media relations

Digital communications

AI in communications

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Business development

Reputation management

C-suite counseling

Job description

Zeno Group is a leading independent global communications agency specializing in strategic corporate affairs and reputation management. This VP, Corporate Affairs role guides integrated programs across reputation, executive visibility, and stakeholder engagement for major brands and organizations.

You will shape narratives, lead media outreach, and leverage digital channels and AI-driven insights to deliver measurable outcomes.